Babies

OMG.......what is there not to love about newborns? This is Molly a gorgeous 3 week old baby girl who I had the pleasure of photographing on Tuesday. I couldn't resist sharing this one as she looks absolutely adorable. Little Molly however was rather curious and wanted to see what was going on so there was lots of waiting till mum got her sleeping before we could place her where we wanted, but oh no..........up she got again ;-). When you photograph babies you can't rush it, you have to take your time and go with the flow otherwise you don't get the shots you want. I was lucky enough to hang around for a good while, enjoying cups of tea and getting lots of little cuddles from baby Molly. More to come from this shoot soon........ My little sisters baby was due last Sat and I'm waiting patiently to kidnap him/her for some serious newborn photos. She knows the sex of the baby and I think I'm about the only one who doesn't as I chose not to know. My guess it's a boy though!! We helped her move house last night (mad girl). Hopefully this will get her going though....so watch out for lots and lots of newborns flooding my site ;-)

Rough Diamond

Fresh and clean out the bath I ask her to pose for me in one of my hand made Tutu's and this is the pose she presents me with! She was away all day today on a Pony Day where she has to learn all about the horse, muck it out blah blah blah. She had a whale of a time but at bed time she did confess that she got shouted at for hurting one of the other girls fingers! "I didn't cry when I got a row though mum" she said ha ha!!!! This was taken with my new super duper Lensbaby Composer which I love, just takes a bit of getting used to and couldn't resist posting this little pic of my darling daughter.

She is also wearing one of my handmade Tutu's which will be available soon.

Queen of the Loch

I've promised myself to try and keep my blog a little more up to date with what's going on but it's not quite happening.

A week or so ago I visited Loch Muick with Sarah and Paul who are getting married here. It's such a gorgeous place and I can't believe I've never been before. I'm dying to learn the history and I feel the urge for some late night photography along with some early morning shots but the thought of staying in the bothy is freaking me out a little bit! Maybe I'll drag hubby along with me however he's about as much use as a chocolate watch especially when he's sleeping! He doesn't here a bloody thing!

Anyway I couldn't resist throwing up this little manipulation. Check out the ghost in the window!!!!!!

Press

I meant to put these up a week ago but am just getting round to it now.
Thought I would share my little press cuttings with you ;-)
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Things are shaping up nicely. Wedding brochures have arrived and are looking lovely, as have my sample album packages which I must say I'm hugely impressed with. I have a good few shoots lined up and my little sister is due her baby in about 2 weeks time (can't wait)! *squeel* It means I will have a newborn baby at my disposal. I've been busy making tutu skirts which will hopefully be up for sale soon with some gorgeous pics to follow of course. If anyone is interested please email me.

Right it's time of my Markies Indian, hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far x

STUDENT AWARDS

OMG, I had the best night of my life last night! I won Best Student and Best Photography for 2008-2009. I was absolutely overwhelmed and did not expect it at all considering how much talented people there were on my course.

Two years ago I was almost distraught at the thought of leaving my babies to go to college. It was certainly one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make and receiving BOTH awards makes me feel like all that earlier worries and concerns was well worth me going.

Winning one award would have been lovely but two was an absolute dream. I was so glad that my family and friends were able to come and I feel like I have finally achieved something in my life to be proud of and hopefully that my kids will be proud of one day.

After much celebrations last night, a £70 taxi ride home and a hangover from hell and only having 3 hrs sleep before having to get up to do the school run I still had this big cheesy grin on my face that has barely left my chops the whole day!

Apart from that I'm feeling very sad that I'm not staying on to do my degree but I desperately want to take some time out and spend it with my kids, I want to cook again (cos I'm ok at that you know)!! I also want to get focused on setting up my business and concentrate on new work and ideas.

I've made lots of friends at college and I'm really gonna miss them all especially my little friend ;-)

I'm now off to bed with another smile on my face knowing that it's almost over.

Goodness I'm falling so behind with this blog milarky! For anyone who doesn't know I was down in London with college seeing how Fashion Photography was done. Real model, real makeup artist, real hair stylist and real clothes stylist. The whole trip was awesome even with the small hangovers that were lurking about! As we walked into Holborn Studios and waited to be shown where we were going ........casually walking past us was Blue (The Boy Band)! Then as we casually strolled about low and behold there was Lisa Snowdon in one of the studios having her picture taken. Then just as we were to move on Johnny Vaughn casually walked past. OMG...I have never seen so many famous people in one place at any one time!

Apart from being busy with college work, I;ve been experimenting with my Polaroid Camera that I've had for donkeys and only got round to trying it out yesterday for the first time. So I'm quite excited about that.

Anyway.....off to put my feet up, induldge in a glass of wine and some nibbles.

Weekend Madness

Oh and not forgetting Miss Dior!






Well that's the weekend over and I'm finally recovering from my weekend away in Glasgow! I have to admit that I'm still recovering and probably should check myself into rehab.......either that or I'm getting to old for this carry on!

I have to say a huge thanks to Sharon and Del for putting us up in their gorgeous flat. God you forget how clean a house can look when you don't have children! I mean there is no way I could get away with having a white sofa in my house ha ha!!! After getting all dolled up and heading for something to eat we went to Maggie May's which was ace! I was feeling all birthdayfied and special, wearing my lovely peg trousers and vest top and jacket not to mention my backless bra that required "body tape" or so the woman announced when I politely asked if she had tit tape! Well that's what I thought it was called. Anyway, I was having a conversation with this couple who said they might pop along when in mid conversation my "tit tape" lost it's grip. Yep I felt it fall completely off! Luckily my vest top was tucked into my trousers ;-). Not quite sure I should be telling this story on my blog but hey ho, these things happen to us all don't they?????

I've spent today trying to sort out the business side of Amara Ritchie, and trying to design my new brochure prices. I've also got round to editing a mini collaboration shoot I did with the fabulous Danielle who did the makeup, in between Amara stealing her Dior brighter than bright pink lipstick. I've posted them in the beautiful people gallerie but if you want a look check them out above!

Right off to watch Gok's Fashion Fix xx